traffic jam

/ˌtræfɪk ˈdʒæm/
/ˈtræfɪk dʒæm/
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Other forms: traffic jams

Definitions of traffic jam
  1. noun
    a number of vehicles blocking one another until they can scarcely move
    synonyms: snarl-up
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    types:
    gridlock
    a traffic jam so bad that no movement is possible
    type of:
    crush, jam, press
    a dense crowd of people
Pronunciation
US
/ˌtræfɪk ˈdʒæm/
UK
/ˈtræfɪk dʒæm/
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